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Program Overview

If You Use a Firearm Or Any Legal Weapon Under Our Program You Will Receive:

Zealous Legal Representation

If you "use" a firearm or any legal weapon in Texas under the Texas
Law Shield Firearms Legal Defense Program, our program attorneys will
represent you in any legal proceeding (criminal or civil), for zero
additional attorneys' fees. This includes all criminal charges arising
from a "use" of a gun or any legal weapon.

24/7/365 Attorney Answered Emergency Hotline

The 24/7/365 firearms emergency hotline is always answered by an
attorney who is a member of the Texas Law Shield Firearms Program. It is
available exclusively to our Members — when you call, you are talking
to your firearms program attorneys.

Member ID Card with Emergency Hotline Number.

What you tell your firearms program attorney is fully confidential.

Non-Emergency Access to Your Firearms Program Attorneys

If you have a firearms legal question, call us, we are here to help.

What's Not Covered

While our services are quite comprehensive, the following are not
covered: expert witness fees, governmental fees of any type,
investigator fees, or bail bonds. However, members have the option to
enroll in the Bail Bond/Expert Witness program.

Optional Member Coverage

Hunter Shield Coverage

Hunters and anglers, get protected in the woods and on the water with our exclusive new Hunter Shield add-on—all Texas Parks and Wildlife violations covered. Hunting and fishing laws are complicated and mistakes happen, but you are still responsible criminally and civilly. With a Texas Law Shield membership, you're protected at home—add Hunter Shield to your core membership to get protected on the hunt.

Minor Children Firearms Legal Protection

Under any plan, our Members may elect to add their minor children for a small fee.

Minor children of the Member parent(s) shall be entitled to the same
legal services and benefits in the event the minor child has any covered
incident.

Minor children are subject to the same limitations and exclusions as their parent(s).

Multi-State Firearms Legal Protection

The Texas Law Shield Firearms Legal Defense Program provides legal defense
for Texas members anywhere in Texas where they can legally possess a
firearm or any other legal weapon, if they are forced to use a gun or
any other legal weapon.

For our members who travel outside of Texas with a firearm, Texas Law
Shield Firearms Program offers a multi-state option. Through our
network of lawyers and law firms our Texas Law Shield members receive
the same legal benefits under the program as they enjoy in Texas. This
includes criminal as well as civil legal defense. The covered states
under the multi-state option are the following: all 50 states plus
Washington, D.C.

If our member uses a firearm outside of the Great State of Texas in a
covered state, they simply call the emergency hotline number on their
member card.

All covered states are included for one additional low price, per Member.

As new states are added, you are automatically covered in those states for no additional fees.

Bail Bond & Expert Witness Coverage

In addition to bail bond reduction hearing coverage for all members,
members that select the bail bond expert witness program protection
receive:

Bail Bond fee protection for bail up to $25,000

Expert Witness fee protection

Additional Benefits Available To All Members

As a Member of Texas Law Shield, you are not only ensured of legal representation should you have a "use" of a firearm or other
lawful weapon, you will also receive many member benefits including the
following:

After Bang Emergency Plan in a confidential repository with a Texas Law Shield Firearms Program attorney in case of emergency.

Access to your attorneys for legal non-emergency firearms questions, call us we are here to help.

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Program FAQs

Do I Have To Shoot To Be Covered?

No. Our program covers you if you "use" a firearm as a
weapon. Our members are covered under the Texas Law Shield Firearms
Program any time our member displays a firearm for the purpose of using
the firearm as a weapon to stop a threat, whether the member has to pull
the trigger and discharge the firearm or not.

Examples That Are Not A "Use" Of A Gun Or Other Lawful Weapon

Taking a Gun Into A Prohibited Place

If you take a gun into a prohibited place (i.e. airport secured area, sporting event, bar, etc.) this act is not a "use" of a firearm and is not covered under the program.

Am I covered under the program if I use a shotgun/rifle instead of a handgun?

Yes. Our program covers the "use" of all legal firearms and other lawful weapons.

If I call the emergency hotline, will I actually be speaking to an attorney?

Yes. The hotline is always answered by an attorney, not a
receptionist or answering service. You get immediate communications with
a firearms program lawyer.

Does the program defend me if I get caught carrying a gun somewhere the law says I shouldn't?

No. Our program provides legal defense for your "use" of a firearm
anywhere in Texas where you can legally be in possession of a firearm.

Do I get legal protection outside of Texas?

Only if you are a member of our multi-state option and use a gun or
other lawful weapon in a listed covered state under the program.

If there is a mistrial or the case has to be retried, is that covered?

Yes. Our program provides you representation which includes both
civil and criminal trials and any retrials that may be necessary.

Is there a limit on the amount of hours for defense under this program?

No. Our program attorneys do not and will not put a limit on the
number of hours devoted to your defense. Your firearms program attorney
is there from the beginning until the very end, no matter how long it
may take. As a member, you deserve no less.

Since the program is so inexpensive, will I receive less service than other clients of the program attorneys?

Absolutely not. The program's lawyers have a responsibility and
ethical duty to represent clients zealously, fully, and to the best of
their abilities, regardless of fees charged.

Does this program provide bond if I am charged with a crime for the use of a gun?

Only if the Member has selected and paid for the bail bond / expert
witness program additional legal services contract coverage.

Can I cancel at any time?

As a member, you have the right to cancel your membership at any time and we will gladly refund your unused membership amount.

If I have adult children at home, will they need their own membership?

Yes. All adults who wish to have this service need their own program and member ID card.

Does the program cover a spouse/partner as well?

Yes, if they are also a member in good standing.

Is Texas Law Shield a law firm?

No. Texas Law Shield, LLP is a licensed legal services
company that maintains a firearms legal defense program. This program
provides attorneys throughout the state who are experienced in handling
cases involving firearms and firearms law. Texas Law Shield evaluates
these attorneys to ensure that they are just as passionate about our
Second Amendment rights as the people here at Texas Law Shield.

Is this insurance?

In Texas, the Firearms Legal Defense Program is operated as a
licensed legal services company dedicated to preserving all of our 2nd
Amendment Rights. In other states the program is administered through
the appropriate agencies of that state.

Does the program cover accidental or unintended discharges?

Yes, provided that you legally possess the firearm in a place where possession of the firearm is legally allowed.

Meet The Team

Texas Law Shield, LLP program attorneys have extensive civil and
criminal trial experience as well as the pleasure of representing
thousands of legal gun owners, including civilian, law enforcement,
security and military personnel. In addition, Texas Law Shield is
honored to serve numerous civilian shooting ranges, firearms
instructors, firearms publications, and federal firearms licensed
dealers. Texas Law Shield, LLP's passion is to support all aspects of legal firearms ownership in our great and unique country.

Texas Law Shield Executive Team

KIRK EVANS — PRESIDENT

Kirk is a graduate with honors from Texas A&M University and attended law school at the University of Houston where he graduated as editor of the Law Review. He was admitted to the Texas Bar in 1993.

Kirk possesses extensive trial experience in courtrooms all over
the Great State of Texas including Houston, Dallas, San Antonio,
Austin, Midland and communities in between.

Kirk, prior to joining Texas Law Shield, concentrated most of his
work on litigation including constitutional issues and complex
civil litigation. He is an ardent supporter of each of our rights
to keep and bear arms and is a proud gun owner.

Kirk is a frequent speaker on civil liability associated with gun
ownership and has been a presenter at events across the state including
the FBI Dallas CAAA Active Shooter Seminar, the national NRA Foundation
Banquet and multiple civic and community organizations.

Kirk has also authored a number of firearms legal publications on
topics such as "Tribal Law and Your Firearms." In addition, Kirk has
served as a media source for firearms law, including appearances on KSAT
television in San Antonio and a national interview with Yahoo Sports.

Kirk has also appeared on the Mike Rosen show on 850 KOA in Denver,
provided an interview with Ben Ferguson on 820 WBAP in Dallas, and
spoken at a live broadcast by Lee Matthews on 1000 KTOK in Oklahoma
City.

Kirk was recognized as a "Rising Star" in the legal profession by the publisher of Texas Super Lawyers.

His email address is kevans@texaslawshield.com

DAVID DONCHECZ — VICE PRESIDENT

David is a Texas Law Shield Member and is dedicated to providing our members with the excellent quality of service they deserve. David is a believer that the Member's time and concerns do matter.

Prior to working for Texas Law Shield, David was President of Gulf
Coast Powerboats for twenty years and COO of Sunsation Powerboats, a
marine manufacturing company, dealing with customers/clients all over
the world. Throughout his career he has made customer service his number
one priority.

If you need anything, do not hesitate, get a hold of David!

His email address is davidd@texaslawshield.com

JOHANNA EDMONDS — VICE PRESIDENT

Johanna is an ardent supporter of 2nd Amendment rights and is a life
long firearms enthusiast. She brings a wealth of experience in
operations, business structure, and customer service. In addition to her
management experience, she brings valuable experience in office
administration and information technology. Johanna continues to oversee
our growth and infrastructure transition. She is here to help our
members.

She supervises the administrative structure and has helped with the
company's technology development and growth. She works with the
marketing and sales team on developing new ideas for member growth and a
team focused on the development of educating our members on firearms
issues. She is a life long firearms rights advocate and proud gun owner.

DARREN RICE

Darren graduated from the University of Texas School of Law in 1992.
He is a life member of the National Rifle Association, a federal
firearms licensed dealer, a class III tax stamp holder and a collector
of firearms.

His email address is rice@texaslawshield.com

P. J. HERMOSA — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

P.J. has been with Texas Law Shield Firearms Defense Program since the early beginnings. He has worked his way up from a part time Member Services
Representative to the position as National Sales Director. P.J. brings
unparalleled enthusiasm for members and our cause of offering piece of
mind to all gun owners.

He was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas. At an early age he
started his career in the industrial sales industry, where he worked his
way into sales management. Always having an entrepreneurial spirit he
decided to bring his talents in sales management and business
development to small business in his home town. He is a proud father and
avid supporter of all of our 2nd Amendment Rights.

His email address is pj@texaslawshield.com

RANDY MACCHI — GENERAL COUNSEL AND OPERATIONS CHIEF

Randy received his bachelor's degree from Brigham Young University and his law degree from the University of Houston where he served as Executive Chair of the Moot Court team. An accomplished speaker and writer, Randy has been given top honors at state, national, and international competitions and was inducted into the National Order of the Barristers in 2010. Prior to joining Texas Law Shield, Randy was a partner and trial attorney in a boutique Houston firm focusing on commercial litigation and business operations. A zealous advocate for gun rights, Randy and his wife are the parents of four very handsome boys.

SHAUN DOTSON — DIRECTOR OF MEMBER SERVICES

As Director of Customer Service for Texas Law Shield, Shaun Dotson is
responsible for the company's customer service quality and strategy, as
well as overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Customer Service
Center. He joined the Texas Law Shield customer service team in March
2013.

Shaun brings more than 10 years of customer service experience to
Texas Law Shield. He began his career in telecommunications as a
customer service representative for the former PrimeCo wireless
telecommunication company. He has been involved in a broad range of
customer service functions in management positions of increasing
responsibility, including customer loyalty and quality assurance, call
centers for financial markets, mergers and acquisitions, force
management, and call center technologies.

He also served as a customer service manager with American Express
work-at-home agents. Prior to his current role, Shaun served as creative
director for Uniserv Technology in Hilo, Hawaii.

Michael R. Lusk, Attorney

Jim James, Attorney

About Us

The Texas Law Shield Firearms Legal Defense Program by Texas
Law Shield, LLP, A Legal Services Company is dedicated to preserving 2nd
Amendment rights for all legal gun owners in Texas and ensuring legal
representation for our members who ever have to use a firearm or any
lawful weapon. In addition, a cornerstone of our program is education in
the area of firearms law. An informed citizenry is essential to
preserve our country's rich heritage and all of our rights. Our legal
services company is organized under Texas Occupations Code 953 and is
proudly based in Texas. U.S. Law Shield Firearms Program is the sister
program to Texas Law Shield and is available currently in Florida,
Oklahoma, Colorado, Pennsylvania, Missouri, Georgia, Virginia, New
Jersey, Ohio, Arkansas, Kansas and North Carolina. Our firearms program
was founded by lawyers and dedicated to preserving the legal rights of
our members when they use a firearm.

Texas Law Shield also completely underwrites program attorneys to
speak on law at civic organizations such as Rotary clubs, gun clubs,
church or worship groups, firearm enthusiast gatherings and other venues
to educate members and non-members alike on the laws pertaining to
firearms, the legal process and using deadly force in self-defense.
Additionally, Texas Law Shield is proud to have sponsored many events,
such as the NRA Foundation Dinner, Texas Multi-Gun Championship, Diva
Woman Outdoors Worldwide and A Girl and a Gun, among others.

Currently, Texas Law Shield has upwards of 200,000 legal gun owners
as members, including civilians, law enforcement and military personnel.
In addition, Texas Law Shield is honored to serve numerous civilian
firing ranges, firearms instructors, firearms publications and federal
firearms licensed dealers. Texas Law Shield has become one of the
largest civilian repositories of firearms legal defense information
available in Texas and has expanded its coverage to include any legal
weapon.

Texas Law Shield's passion is to support all aspects of legal
firearms ownership in our great and unique country regardless of any
politics or party affiliations. Between our program attorneys and our
scores of independent attorneys assisting in the firearms program, we
provide legal protection anywhere our members are covered.

Member Perks

As a Member of Texas Law Shield you are entitled to offers
and discounts at gun stores, shooting ranges, and Texas Law Shield
affiliated businesses all over the Great State of Texas. On our Member Perks page, you will find special offers and discounts on the following:

TEXAS LAW SHIELD, LLP LEGAL SERVICE CONTRACT

"Independent Contracting Attorney" — An independent, third-party, licensed attorney that Texas Law Shield, LLP contracts with to provide legal services for the Legal Service Contract Holder under this Legal Service Contract. This definition shall apply throughout the entirety of this agreement. Any references herein to Contracting Attorney, Independent Contracting Attorney, attorney, program attorney, legal services, legal defense, and other similar terms shall refer to an independent, third-party, licensed attorney that Texas Law Shield, LLP contracts with to provide legal services for the Legal Service Contract Holder.

"Use of a Firearm" or "Other Lawful Weapon" — Any incident where the Legal Service Contract Holder either discharges or displays a firearm (or uses any other lawful weapon at their disposal, including accidental discharges) for the purpose of using the firearm or other lawful weapon to stop a threat, whether the Legal Service Contract Holder pulls the trigger and discharges the firearm or not, or otherwise actually uses the other lawful weapon or not. This term does not include taking a firearm or other weapon to a location that is prohibited by federal, state, or local law.

"Legal Service Contract" — The present agreement entered into between Legal Service Contract Holder and Texas Law Shield, LLP for consideration and under which Texas Law Shield, LLP will obtain legal services for the Legal Service Contract Holder through an Independent Contracting Attorney.

"Legal Service Contract Holder" — Person who purchased the Texas Law Shield, LLP Legal Service Contract.

PARTIES

This Legal Service Contract is administered by Texas Law Shield, LLP who shall provide Legal Service Contract Holders with an Independent Contracting Attorney for any incident covered by this Legal Service Contract. Texas Law Shield, LLP shall offer the Legal Service Contract in the State of Texas. The Independent Contracting Attorney shall perform the legal services described herein.

The person purchasing this contract is the Legal Service Contract Holder and shall benefit from the legal services provided by Texas Law Shield, LLP. The benefits provided under this Legal Service Contract shall be available to the Legal Service Contract Holder whose payments are current.

__________________________ is the sales representative who sold or solicited this Legal Service Contract on behalf of Texas Law Shield, LLP.

ELIGIBILITY & EFFECTIVE DATE

The legal services described herein shall be available to the Legal Service Contract Holder who enrolls and pays the appropriate fee under the Legal Service Contract. The effective date of the legal services is the day of signup where the first payment is made by the Legal Service Contract Holder. The term of this agreement is 12 months from effective date. The term of this contract shall automatically be extended for 12 months on the anniversary of the effective date, unless the contract is lawfully terminated pursuant to the terms of this agreement.

The legal services described herein shall be available to the Legal Service Contract Holders dependents if Legal Service Contract Holder tenders separate consideration to include protection to their minor children. Effective date of the legal services for dependents is the day of signup where the first payment is made by the Legal Service Contract Holder.

LEGAL SERVICES & BENEFITS

The consideration provided by the Legal Service Contract Holder entitles them to the following legal services by an Independent Contracting Attorney and these services may be utilized by calling Texas Law Shield, LLP on the business telephone numbers provided on membership cards, or, in case of emergency the 24/7 emergency hotline telephone number provided to each Legal Service Contract Holder.

Legal representation is provided by an independent contracting attorney in any criminal or civil proceeding arising from an incident involving the Legal Service Contract Holder, in good standing, who has a "Use of a Firearm or Other Lawful Weapon" as defined above, if the Legal Service Contract Holder is in a place within the State of Texas where the Legal Service Contract Holder is legally permitted to possess his or her firearm or other lawful weapon. Coverage for independent legal representation for these matters shall extend to and include a trial (including retrials) on the merits in a court or tribunal of competent jurisdiction, and a direct appeal of any final judgment to the court with appellate jurisdiction over such appeal and a further appeal to the highest court of appeals in such jurisdiction. This agreement shall not provide coverage for an appeal that is frivolous and in bad faith or solely for the purposes of delay or harassment. This agreement provides no benefit for any incident that took place prior to the effective date of this Legal Services Contract or after its termination.

An emergency hotline is maintained and answered 24 hours a day for any Legal Service Contract Holder.

Upon request, an Independent Contracting Attorney is provided for legal advice regarding the use and carrying of firearms.

If the Legal Service Contract Holder tenders separate consideration for Multi-State Protection provided by Texas Law Shield, the Legal Service Contract Holder shall be entitled to the same legal services and benefits as described herein for all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Multi-State Protection applies to all legal services and benefits described herein, with the exception of the Bail Bond/Expert Witness Program outside of Texas, and is subject to the limitations and exclusions provided herein.

If the Legal Service Contract Holder tenders separate consideration to include protection for minor children, Legal Service Contract Holder shall be entitled to legal services and benefits described herein for his or her minor children in the event the minor child has a "Use of a Firearm or Other Lawful Weapon." Minor children are subject to the same limitations and exclusions provided herein.

If the Legal Service Contract Holder tenders separate consideration for the Expert Witness program and/or the Bail program, as additional legal services, Legal Service Contract Holder shall pay no additional fee to the program attorneys for additional services including, as applicable to the particular program: an expert witness; and/or depositions, and/or program attorney offered bail bond services, with bail up to $25,000.00 ($2,500.00 bond fee). With respect to the Bail program, Members shall be responsible for all other requirements to obtain such a bond from a licensed bondsman, including collateral, guarantors, overages etc. The Bail program is not an offer for Texas Law Shield or the program attorney to act as surety for the Member and Member agrees that this is not a surety agreement. With respect to the Expert Witness program, if the program attorney determines a necessity for an expert witness, Legal Service Contract Holder shall be provided with an expert who has agreed to Texas Law Shields standard terms of engagement in the area of reasonableness and justification of the use of force or deadly force under the law. Legal Service Contract Holder may at all times employ any other expert witnesses, different than any provided under this contract, however, Legal Service Contract Holder shall be responsible for all fees, costs and expenses of any different expert witnesses and shall receive no reimbursement under this contract.

There are no deductibles or copayments under this Legal Service Contract.

LIMITATIONS & EXCLUSIONS

In order for Legal Service Contract Holder to receive the benefits described in this Legal Services Contract, at the time of a use of a firearm or other lawful weapon incident occurs, the Legal Service Contract Holder must be in legal possession of a firearm or in legal possession of the other lawful weapon, and at the time of the use of a firearm or other lawful weapon the Legal Service Contract Holder must be in a location where Legal Services Contract Holder could legally possess a firearm or the other lawful weapon.

Neither Texas Law Shield LLP, nor any of Texas Law Shield LLPs Independent Contracting Attorneys will have an obligation under this contract to provide coverage to defend a Legal Service Contract Holder if at the time the Legal Service Contract Holder uses his or her firearm or other lawful weapon, the Legal Service Contract Holder was not in lawful possession of the firearm or other lawful weapon, or was in a location, without legal justification, where possession of a firearm or other lawful weapon is illegal under state, federal, or local law.

This Legal Service Contract specifically excludes legal representation in any criminal or civil actions for conduct that is not directly and specifically related to the Legal Contract Holders use of a firearm or other lawful weapon for which justification is available as a defense.

This Legal Service Contract specifically excludes legal representation for the Legal Service Contract Holders use of a firearm or other lawful weapon, if at the time of the use of the firearm or other lawful weapon; Legal Service Contract Holder was in the commission of any crime for which justification under state law is inapplicable.

Family Violence Exclusion. This Legal Service Contract specifically excludes providing legal representation from an Independent Contracting Attorney for any incident, criminal investigation or prosecution arising from the use of a firearm or other lawful weapon by the Legal Service Contract Holder against the Legal Service Contract Holders current or former family member, household or dating relationship as defined in Chapter 71 of the Texas Family Code or applicable state law.

TRANSFERABILITY & REIMBURSEMENT

The Legal Service Contract is not transferable and the benefits contained herein are not assignable and shall provide no amount of reimbursement of costs, fees or expenses not specifically covered by this contract.

CANCELLATION OF CONTRACT & REINSTATEMENT

A Legal Service Contract Holder may terminate the Legal Service Contract by providing Texas Law Shield, LLP with written notice of the Legal Service Contract Holders intent to terminate the contract not later than the seventh day after the date the Legal Service Contract Holder receives the contract.

If the Legal Service Contract is terminated by the Legal Service Contract Holder in accordance with Section A above and the Legal Service Contract Holder has not sought legal services under the contract before termination, the Legal Service Contract is void and Texas Law Shield, LLP shall refund the Legal Service Contract Holder or credit the Legal Service Contract Holders account the full purchase price of the contract.

Texas Law Shield, LLP may cancel a Legal Service Contract by mailing a written notice of cancellation to the Legal Service Contract Holder to the last known address according to the records of Texas Law Shield, LLP. Texas Law Shield LLP must mail notice before the fifth day preceding the effective date of the cancellation. The notice must state the effective date of the cancellation and the reason for cancellation.

Texas Law Shield, LLP is not required to provide prior notice of cancellation if the Legal Service Contract is cancelled because of:

Nonpayment;

A material misrepresentation by the Legal Service Contract Holder to Texas Law Shield, LLP;

A substantial breach of a duty by the Legal Service Contract Holder; or

Cancellation of the contract by the Legal Service Contract Holder to Texas Law Shield, LLP.

There shall be a grace period of 31 Days. The Legal Service Contract will be reinstated, with full rights and benefits, provided the contract is not terminated pursuant to subsection D(ii) or D(iii) above and provided the Legal Contract Holder remits to Texas Law Shield, LLP within a 31 day period all fees necessary to pay the Legal Service Contract to a current status, and provided no use of a firearm or other weapon has occurred during such 31 day period.

DUTIES OF LEGAL SERVICE CONTRACT HOLDER

Legal Service Contract Holder has a duty to promptly notify Texas Law Shield, LLP if a use of a firearm or other weapon occurs by the Legal Services Contract Holder.

The Legal Service Contract Holder agrees to fully cooperate with any Independent Contracting Attorney in a defense at any legal proceeding, attend any and all court dates, court hearings, and other official appearances in connection with the charges in this matter.

It is agreed that the Legal Service Contract Holder will keep all appointments with Texas Law Shield, LLP and, if an unexpected event occurs that prevents keeping an appointment, the Legal Service Contract Holder agrees to immediately notify Texas Law Shield, LLP if an appointment cannot be kept.

The Legal Service Contract Holder agrees to promptly inform Texas Law Shield, LLP of all changes in his or her address or telephone number.

Items Not Covered Under This Contract. It is expressly understood that any expenses associated with investigators, expert witnesses, witnesses attendance, or other persons necessary to assist in the defense of the case, bail bonds, or other court fees shall be solely the responsibility of the Legal Services Contract Holder and paid directly by the Legal Service Contract Holder. This Legal Service Contract shall not cover expenses related to securing the testimony or evidence of any witness or expert witness, including but not limited to witness fees, witness travel expenses, and/or lodging, except as provided in the additional optional coverage under section IV.F, and shall not cover court costs, bonds and expenses related to appeals, records and transcripts.

No change in the contract is valid until the change has been approved by an executive officer of Texas Law Shield, LLP and unless such change is endorsed or attached to the contract. There is no modification of the Legal Service Contract rates while it is in effect. Contract rates may be modified upon renewal of the Legal Service Contract on the anniversary date of signup.

Marketing/Advertising/Promotional Fees. Legal Service Contract Holder acknowledges and agrees that one or more third-parties may receive compensation in connection with the marketing, sale or advertising of this Legal Service Contract, including marketing or advertising fees, salaries, contract payments, facility lease payments, commissions and/or passive commissions as authorized by applicable statutes, laws and rules.

Resolution of Disputes. Any and all complaints, claims, causes of action, suits, disputes or any other legal assertions between the Legal Service Contract Holder and Texas Law Shield, LLP or any of its employees, agents, officers, directors, successors or affiliates shall be and must be submitted to binding arbitration in Harris County, Texas, pursuant to the terms and provisions of the American Arbitration Association. Legal Service Contract Holder expressly waives the right to proceed with any legal action, other than on an individual basis in an arbitration proceeding described herein. Legal Service Contract Holder specifically waives the right to proceed with arbitration in the nature of a class action or a class wide arbitration, and expressly waives the right to proceed in any court on a class basis or class action basis.

Independence of Contracting Attorneys. Texas Law Shield, LLP is not a law firm and any legal services are provided by independent third-party contracting attorneys. If Legal Service Contract Holder seeks coverage under this agreement for a covered event under this contract, then Legal Service Contract Holder will have an attorney-client relationship solely with the Contracting Attorney and there shall be no interference with that attorney-client relationship by Texas Law Shield, LLP. Nothing in this contract is intended to impair the ability of Legal Service Contract Holder from addressing the conduct of a Contracting Attorney with the State Bar of Texas. All complaints about the legal services provided, professional misconduct, or claims that services were not provided, as the case may be, by a Contracting Attorney, are required by this contract to be addressed solely with the Contracting Attorney. Legal Service Contract Holder acknowledges that, separate and apart from the independent third-party contracting attorneys provided for under this contract, some owners or employees of Texas Law Shield, LLP may be licensed attorneys. Those attorneys who are also employees or owners of Texas Law Shield, LLP are NOT Contracting Attorneys under this agreement, will not be providing legal services to Legal Service Contract Holder, and will not have an attorney-client relationship with Legal Service Contract Holder at any time.

Legal Service Contract Holder may at all times retain counsel other than the Independent Contract Attorney provided under this contract, however, Legal Service Contract Holder shall be responsible for all attorneys fees, cost and expenses of this different counsel and shall receive no reimbursement under this contract.

Subrogation rights — There are no subrogation rights under this Legal Services Contract.

It is expressly agreed and understood that NO PROMISES OR GUARANTEES as to the outcome of any case (past, current or future) have been made to Legal Service Contract Holder by Texas Law Shield, LLP or Independent Contracting Attorney. It is further expressly agreed and understood that no other representations have been made to Legal Service Contract Holder, except for those set out in this contract.

Texas Law Shield, LLP is a registered legal service contract company in the State of Texas. This Legal Service Contract is not an insurance contract. Legal service contract companies and their sales representatives are regulated by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). You may contact TDLR at P.O. Box 12157, Austin, Texas 78711, telephone (512) 463-6599, toll free 1 (800) 803-9202, or legalservicecontract@license.state.tx.us

Texas Law Shield, LLP, offers for separate consideration a Hunting Activity program (the "Hunting Program") as an optional legal service plan that may be added to the Texas Law Shield Firearms Legal Defense Program. The legal services described herein are only available to a Texas Law Shield Legal Service Contract Holder who elects to add this optional service for separate and additional consideration to their Texas Law Shield Firearms Legal Defense Program. In addition to the benefits provided in the Texas Law Shield Firearms Legal Defense Program, the Legal Service Contract Holder who selects and pays separate and additional consideration for the Hunting Program shall receive the Hunting Program Legal Representation Benefits outlined below.

Hunting Program Legal Representation Benefits: If the Legal Service Contract Holder tenders separate consideration for the Hunting Program, a Legal Service Contract Holder in good standing shall be entitled to coverage for the reasonable legal services of an independent program attorney selected and provided by Texas Law Shield, LLP, at no charge. Such benefits are limited to:

1) defense of any criminal charges (by an independent program attorney) alleging a violation of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code as it pertains to Hunting Activity or fishing, against the Legal Service Contract Holder;

2) defense of any criminal charges (by an independent program attorney) alleging a violation of Titles 16 or 50 of the Code of Federal Regulations as they pertain to Hunting Activity or fishing, against the Legal Service Contract Holder;

3) defense of any civil claims (by an independent program attorney) brought against the Legal Service Contract Holder that arises as a direct result of his or her Hunting Activity or fishing in Texas;

All such legal representations shall be subject to the limitations and exclusions set forth below.

"Hunting Activity" - Hunting Activity shall mean, in addition to actual hunting, an event or occurrence within the State of Texas involving: 1) the use of a lawful firearm for skeet, clay and trap shooting, target practice, and competitive shooting events in locations where such activity is lawful; and 2) the use of bow and arrow, crossbow, or spear for hunting, target practice, or competitive archery events in locations where such activity is lawful.

Limitations and Exclusions: Texas Law Shield, LLP or Texas Law Shield, LLP's independent program attorneys shall have no obligation under the provisions of the Hunting Activity Program to provide legal representation or legal defense if:

1) at the time of the occurrence giving rise to a claim the Legal Service Contract Holder is engaged in a criminal act other than an offense alleging a violation of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code or Titles 16 or 50 of the Code of Federal Regulations, as they relate to Hunting Activity;

2) at the time of the incident giving rise to a claim the Legal Service Contract Holder was not in lawful possession of the firearm, or was not within the borders of the State of Texas;

3) the charges involve the operation of a motor vehicle.

General Limitations, Exclusions and Duties of Legal Service Contract Holder: the provisions of the Hunting Activity Program are subject to the same limitations, exclusions and duties provided for in the Texas Law Shield, LLP, Legal Service Contract. The provisions of this program shall only apply and be effective for incidents that occur within the State of Texas.

This program is intended to provide the Legal Service Contract Holder with the reasonable legal services of an independent program attorney. Nothing in this Hunting and Sporting Activity Program shall be construed or deemed to provide Legal Service Contract Holder with indemnification for or payment of any claims or damages for personal injury or property damage that may be asserted against the Legal Service Contract Holder, nor for any fines, levies, fees, damages, loss of property or other costs that may be assessed against Legal Service Contract Holder.

* All legal services are provided by independent third party program attorneys. Texas and U.S. LawShield are not law firms butlegal services companies or similar entities regulated under state law, which provide benefits and coverage for their members.